Receiving Instructions

Turkey ships fresh frozen with ice packs to arrive chilled.
Upon receipt, store turkey, in refrigerator for up to 7-10 days or in freezer for up to 3 months.

Thawing Instructions

If you need to cook your turkey in the next couple of days, we recommend softening the bird in the refrigerator. Below are the USDA's recommended refrigerator thawing times:

4 to 12 pounds – 1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds – 2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds – 3 to 4 days

If you need to cook your turkey in less than one day, we recommend softening your bird in a cold-water bath. Allow approx. 30 minutes per pound.

Submerge the turkey (in the original bag) in cold tap water. Change the water every 30 minutes until the turkey is thawed. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Below are the USDA's recommended cold water thawing times:

4 to 12 pounds – 2 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds – 6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds – 8 to 10 hours

Preparation Instructions

To thaw, remove from freezer and place in refrigerator as noted above.
Remove from packaging, rinse under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Brine or season as desired.
Place on rack in roasting pan and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 375°F.
Transfer pan to oven and roast until skin is golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast, away from bone, registers 165°F (anywhere from 1 to 2 hours).
Transfer to carving board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Willie Bird Fresh Free-Range Bone-In Turkey Breast, 6-8-lbs